Debate Worksheet: Final Test

Debate lesson 24: Final test: debate and group discussion · Set 740 · 40 questions

Debater's tip (Reason well, speak kindly): Find the topic of the question: arguments, evidence, fallacies, motions, roles, timing, POIs, judging, phrases, speech structure or GD skills. Use that lesson’s tip and read every option before you choose. For number questions, write the calculation first: speakers × minutes + breaks, position 2k − 1 or 2k, content + style + strategy.

1. 1.True or false: “This House believes a cricket team has eleven players.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or point 1 with proof? (a) point 2 with proof (b) point 1 with proof
3. 3.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’m not sure that’s always true — for example, in the rainy season…” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
4. 4.True or false: “a clear, steady voice” is judged under content (what you say). (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Everybody knows it.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
6. 6.🔭 Who usually impresses an evaluator more? (a) the silent member (b) a clear, fair speaker (c) the loudest speaker (d) the fastest talker
7. 7.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Homework is dull.
9. 9.🧾 About how long is a GD summary? (a) about a minute (b) about an hour (c) about ten minutes (d) just one word
10. 10.Which of these is a GD do? (a) checking your phone (b) shouting over others (c) interrupting others (d) staying on topic
11. 11.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 45 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
12. 12.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Ananya gave three short, fresh points backed by facts; Tara argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Riya went off topic to talk about a film. Who did best? (a) Ananya (b) Tara (c) Riya
13. 13.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🕒 A debate has 8 speakers who speak for 2 minutes each, plus 2 breaks of 3 minutes. How many minutes does the debate take in all?
15. 15.🚦 Positive or negative body language in a GD: rolling your eyes? (a) positive (b) negative
16. 16.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
17. 17.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
18. 18.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 4 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
20. 20.📋 In a group discussion on “How can our school waste less food?”, Kabir only repeated what others had already said; Tara invited a quiet member to speak and kept to the topic; Saanvi spoke so long that nobody else could talk. Who did best? (a) Kabir (b) Tara (c) Saanvi
21. 21.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
22. 22.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
23. 23.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.📋 In a group discussion on “Should students learn a musical instrument?”, Riya argued loudly and pointed a finger at others; Aarav built on two classmates’ points and added a new example; Arjun stayed silent for the whole discussion. Who did best? (a) Arjun (b) Riya (c) Aarav
25. 25.True or false: “defining the key word” is a weak way to start a GD. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which of these is positive body language in a GD? (a) pointing a finger (b) looking at the clock (c) open hands (d) rolling your eyes
28. 28.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 30 (c) about 3
29. 29.True or false: defining the key words of the motion is a job of the third speaker. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) pause of input (b) point of information (c) piece of idea (d) point of interest
31. 31.⭕ A group discussion lasts 25 minutes. It begins with 3 minutes of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
32. 32.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Spiders have 8 legs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
33. 33.True or false: “a fresh angle” adds value to a GD. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
35. 35.Which of these loses marks with a GD evaluator? (a) clear, relevant points (b) talking over others (c) leading without bossing (d) listening to others
36. 36.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 40 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
37. 37.🕒 A debate slot is 33 minutes. The judges need 9 minutes at the end, and 6 speakers share the rest equally. How many minutes does each speaker get?
38. 38.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these adds value to a GD? (a) a new example (b) complaining about time (c) going off topic (d) shouting a slogan

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